Wednesday, 18th October 2017 - 12:00 to Thursday, 19th October 2017 - 15:30
Overview
This conference brings together people from diverse research areas and from business, policy and practice – all with the common goal of tackling Valuing Nature challenges. Come along to:
- Catch up on UK and international research findings and innovative applications of Valuing Nature approaches
- Participate in interactive sessions with freedom to think creatively and critically about Valuing Nature and learn and share experiences
- Understand the developing evidence base and emerging new concepts arising that can help to inform decision making
- Help shape the future Valuing Nature agenda for research and application in the UK and internationally
- Showcase your new findings, tools or communications and share your views and perspectives on this dynamic and growing area of research and practice
Outline Programme
Wednesday 18 October 12:00 – 17:30
- Opening Keynote from Professor Georgina Mace
- Afternoon tea including networking, posters, demos, videos, activities & speakers’ corner
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Parallel sessions: deep dive panel and discussion sessions on
- The role of the environment in human health & wellbeing
- Valuing ecosystem services & avoiding tipping points
- Networking Dinner - South Hall, Edinburgh University - 19:30
Thursday 19 October 09:00 – 15:30
- Presentations of UK and international research on Valuing Nature
- Interactive sessions for sharing experience and building understanding
There is no charge to attend the conference and we will provide a light evening meal (not including drinks, cash bar available) but you will need to book and pay for your own travel and accommodation.